HOUSKA
This decorative Bohemian sweet bread is a beautiful edible bread sculpture. It's not easy to make, but is sure to impress your guests! Try serving it warm for breakfast.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 5h
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Stir in the butter until melted; let cool to lukewarm.
- In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. In another small bowl, combine 2 whole eggs with the egg yolk; beat lightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together 4 cups flour, white sugar, salt, lemon zest, mace and nutmeg. Make a well in the center of this mixture and pour in the cooled milk, yeast mixture and beaten eggs. Beat well until a loose dough forms. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 3 hours.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough and gradually incorporate the remaining cup of flour. Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
- Divide dough into 3 portions; 1 small, 1 medium and 1 large (or one the size of a tangerine, one the size of an orange and one the size of a grapefruit). Cut the largest piece of dough in half and roll it out into 2 long ropes about 30 inches long. Twist the ropes together and place into a 8 inch diameter spiral and place it on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Cut the medium size piece of dough in half and roll out into 2 ropes about 20 inches long each. Twist the ropes together and place in a ring on top of the first circle of dough. Roll the smallest piece of dough into a rope about 12 inches long. Coil this rope on top of the other dough. The completed loaf should look like a pyramid.
- Place the uncovered loaf in an unheated oven to rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours. Remove the loaf from oven and preheat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Lightly beat the reserved egg white and brush over the loaf. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned. If bread starts to brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil and continue baking. Cool on wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 47.2 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 65.7 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
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Ocean Truthful
[email protected]Yum! The Houska was delicious and the glaze added a nice touch. The recipe was easy to follow and produced a great result. I will definitely be making this again.
christabelle Mbeng
[email protected]The Houska recipe was easy to follow and produced delicious results. The glaze was a great addition and gave the bread a nice shine. I would definitely make this again.
Lye Julfa
[email protected]I had a great experience with this Houska recipe. The bread was delicious and had a beautiful golden crust. The glaze added a perfect touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Shukar ullah
[email protected]This Houska recipe is a keeper! The bread was amazing, with a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. The glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Mulugeta Lemma
[email protected]The Houska turned out perfectly! I followed the recipe exactly and the bread was light and fluffy, with a crispy crust. The glaze gave it a nice touch of sweetness. I'm so happy with how this recipe turned out!
William cullen
[email protected]This recipe was a success! The Houska bread was delicious and had a beautiful golden-brown crust. The glaze added a nice touch of sweetness. It was a hit with my family and friends.
Ayesha rajput
[email protected]I love this Houska recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The bread is light and fluffy, with a slightly sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Stanley Osakwe
[email protected]Tried this recipe and the Houska came out perfectly! The crust was crispy and the inside was soft and fluffy. The glaze added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
maxwell yalo
[email protected]The Houska bread recipe was easy to make and very tasty. The glaze on top gave it a nice touch of sweetness. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a simple yet delicious bread.
Mikiyas Dereje
[email protected]Great recipe! Easy to follow and the bread turned out perfectly. The glaze gave it a beautiful sheen and slight sweetness. It was a big hit with my family.
Veronica Summary
[email protected]Fantastic, simple recipe that produced delicious Houska bread! The flavor and texture were top-notch, and the glaze added a perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
md junaid hossain
[email protected]Amazing recipe for Houska! The bread turned out perfectly golden brown and had a wonderful flavor. The glaze added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.